The treatment of any disease is accompanied by a search for patients to answer questions about lifestyle, nutrition, medications. The overall success of therapy depends on this.
To get rid of common diseases such as pathological varicose veins, you need to know what you can and cannot do with varicose veins. Some restrictions will allow the patient to quickly eliminate the pathology and exclude relapse.
The main method of treating varicose veins
After visiting the phlebologist, the patient will be given some suggestions on his treatment.
The following medications may be prescribed:
- Venotonic and angioprotective agents;
- Ointments and gels - used as a complex treatment, as well as to eliminate mild manifestations in the form of spider veins;
- Steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, a form of external medicine based on them are needed for the treatment of advanced forms of varicose veins; NSAIDs - to relieve pain and relieve inflammation in phlebitis;
- Drugs that prevent blood clots and dissolve existing blood clots are prescribed for venous thrombosis.
Unfortunately, medication is not always enough. At a later stage, the doctor may suggest considering the possibility of surgical treatment. Removal of affected veins is one type of surgery. This difficult operation is sometimes the only way to get rid of the pathology. Minimal invasive techniques include sclerotherapy and laser exposure to blood vessels.
Because varicose veins involve an increase in the diameter of the vascular branch, its mechanical compression significantly improves the well-being of the patient. All patients should wear compression socks. It is chosen by the doctor based on the stage of the disease. In addition, doctors may recommend exercise therapy, massage and physiotherapy procedures.
What can you do at home?
Varicose veins are often accompanied by swelling and pain in the legs in the evening. You can get rid of symptoms quickly. You should lie on your back, lift your legs above body level (you can lean on the edge of a chair or sofa). You must be in this position for at least 20 minutes. You should exercise daily if varicose veins are detected and suspected.
To increase blood flow, you can do a "bike" lying on your back for 1 minute, 3 sets. To activate the work of the calf muscles, the leg veins will allow walking. This allows you to slide from heel to toe.
Other exercises for varicose veins:
- bend your toes and arms at the same time
- bending / leg extension,
- stop spinning,
- squats,
- alternately lifting the knee to the body,
- walks on the outer surface and inside the feet.
Walk every day to lose weight without damaging your veins. The distance should be increased gradually. It is best to start with a short distance, which will take a maximum of 15 minutes with slow steps. For a walk, you should prepare comfortable shoes, waterproof clothing and compression. You can't get dehydrated, so bring a small bottle of water with you.
It is important to remember that walking without an anti-varicose jersey can make the disease worse. Sportswear and shoes should not impede movement, and even pull the skin with a rubber strap.
If you have a treadmill at home, you can set a distance of 1 km with a speed of no more than 5 km / h without inclination. In the first week, it is best not to add weight. When you are confident in your abilities, you should slightly extend the distance.
Traditional methods for treating varicose veins
Traditional medicine can be used to treat varicose veins. They are safer than medications, but still require prior consultation with your doctor.
- Rinse Kalanchoe leaves, cut, pour into a glass container with a capacity of 500 ml. Half a jar or bottle must be filled. The remaining space should be filled with vodka. Remove the infusion in a dark place for 1 week. Shake the solution periodically. After a week, you can use a healing infusion to wipe the affected area of varicose veins.
- 50 g of horse chestnut flowers should be poured with 500 ml of vodka, injected for 2 weeks. The resulting solution should be drunk 30 drops 3 times before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month.
- Squeeze the juice from fresh potatoes, moisten the natural fiber bandage with it, apply the bandage on the varicose veins at night.
- Compresses the night from whey milk.
- Pour the white acacia flowers into the bottle, fill with vodka until full, insist. The solution should be used to treat swollen varicose veins.
- In the same way, the preparation of birch buds is provided. It takes 10 days for a saturated solution with useful ingredients.
- Ointment for the feet: take 10 grams of crushed chamomile flowers, the same amount of sage leaves, 50 g of chestnuts (grind in advance), 5 g of regular essence. Mix everything, add 200 grams of heated chicken fat. The resulting mass should be heated in a water bath for 2. 5 hours. After that, it is necessary to cool everything and leave overnight. The ointment can be used several times a day to beat varicose veins for a long time.
It is important to remember that traditional treatment methods can only be combined with traditional medicine. Lifestyle changes and weight loss may be necessary.
What is forbidden for varicose veins?
There are a number of restrictions on the disease identified. First, weightlifting should be avoided. This is also true for those who want to engage in sports related to power load. In this case, deterioration of the situation is possible.
Girls with varicose veins should not use the following types of cosmetic procedures:
- shugaring, hair removal with hot wax;
- types of enzymatic and quantum hair removal;
- plucking hair with tweezers;
- hot wrap in SPA, it is better to replace it with a type of hydromassage wrap or cold;
- tattoo on the affected vein area.
Because varicose veins can be found in any part of the body, including the small pelvis, women should not have an abortion. This can be dangerous due to the high risk of bleeding.
If varicose veins are treated at home, then you should exclude procedures related to heating of the extremities: hot compresses, baths. It is better to use a swab with color, contrast bath.
Those who monitor their physical condition should stop doing exercises: jump rope, squat with weights, long runs, aerobics, forming, cycling, dancing. Walking and swimming are useful.
Cosmetic massage can also harm varicose veins. During the procedure, redistribution of blood flow to other veins and their involvement in pathological processes is possible. Therefore, massage courses should be conducted only at medical institutions after a medical appointment.
Diet for varicose veins does not include foods high in animal fats, spicy and salty foods, vinegar, and large amounts of coffee. You should adhere to a rational balanced diet, which you can choose together with a nutritionist based on your anthropometric data.